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Labour's Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has been pushing for a tax on the relatively wealthy as an alternative to cuts in public services, according to a leaked memo. This proposal highlights the party's desire for a more equitable fiscal policy, particularly in the face of
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Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced a triple blow to her authority, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner challenging her economic approach, Sir Keir Starmer reversing the decision to axe winter fuel payments, and official figures showing a jump in inflation to 3.5 per cent. The Cabinet is embroiled in
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The memo submitted by Rayner to the Treasury in March, proposing eight tax increases, has sparked a debate within the Labour party on fiscal direction. While the Cabinet has had discussions on fiscal direction, never has a memo of this sort been written without the expectation of it being made
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Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's secret memo has exposed a deepening power struggle within the Cabinet, revealing proposals to restrict access to the state pension for recently arrived immigrants, limit access to welfare benefits, and raise the fee for using the NHS. The memo, submitted in mid-March,
Starmer, Keir
Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, has penned a detailed 1,000-word document outlining alternative proposals for raising revenue, which she sent to Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, ahead of the spring statement. This carefully calibrated act of rebellion demonstrates Rayner's skill in navigating the complexities of government and
Starmer, Keir
A heated debate erupted between Labour and Conservative leaders in the UK Parliament over tax hikes and economic policies, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accusing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet of being in "open warfare" over taxes. The exchange occurred during Prime Minister's
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Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has proposed increasing taxes on the wealthy in a secret memo sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, sparking a split on economic strategy within the Labour Government. The memo, dated March (no specific date mentioned), suggested eight tax increases, including reinstating the pensions lifetime allowance,
